Monterrey
A huge concrete hotel that enjoys a great location, facing pedestrianized Morelos and close to Monterrey's Macroplaza. The branding screams 'hip hotel'…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Isla Cozumel
The colorful Hotel Flamingo is a nicely decorated place offering spacious rooms loaded with amenities. There's a large penthouse apartment (the casa), too…
Guanajuato
Superbly renovated hotel with rough stone walls, exposed wooden roof beams, lots of art and all round great insulation from the heat of the day and cold…
Mérida
Impeccably clean and about as tranquil as you can get, this old-school guesthouse offers a friendly, one-of-the-family ambience, along with nice showers,…
San Luis Potosí
This small guesthouse is a 10-minute walk south of the center in an appealingly colorful neighborhood. Set around a garden and peach-pink courtyard, the…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This castle-like hotel (complete with turrets and battlements) offers comfortable accommodations just a few minutes up the hill from the station. Rooms on…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
The Cityexpress emphasizes functionality, providing a comfortable bed, desk, safe, black-out blinds and an on-site gym, but the decor and warm lighting…
Guadalajara Region
This awesomely old-style hotel, set on the western side of the main plaza with a pretty tiled atrium full of hanging plants and enormous metal urns, has…
Tulum
Across the road from a cenote, the beachside bungalows are lovingly done up with Maya touches, each with a screened sliding glass door leading to its own…
Hotel Mesón del Alférez Coatepec
Veracruz
Behind the mustard-yellow walls of this historical town house lies a courtyard with a fountain and a jungle of flowers. Surrounding it is a horseshoe of…
Central Pacific Coast
On the strip, and with a more Mexican feel than most of Punta de Mita, this open-plan space behind a beachfront restaurant offers rather appealing modern…
Zihuatanejo
Dominated by a lovely old ceiba tree, Villas Naomi is a haven near Playa Madera. Its bougainvillea-clad, whitewashed abodes have built-in shelving and…
Valladolid
The spacious rooms at this peaceful location offer a good mix of modern comfort and colonial style. They're set around a lush patio with a decent-sized…
Oaxaca City
The fan-cooled rooms and studios with kitchens at this solar-powered hotel surround two tranquil plant-filled patios with a book exchange and dining area…
Cabo San Lucas
This whitewashed grande dame is a classy choice only a few minutes' walk from the heart of Médano beach. High-ceilinged rooms with tile floors, comfy beds…
Zihuatanejo
Within this verdant walled compound at the southern end of Playa La Ropa is a grand villa with multiple bedrooms and a gorgeously tiled designer kitchen…
Ensenada
This is one of the best choices right in the heart of things, with facilities that include a small gym. The (heated) pool is surrounded by lofty trees…
Veracruz
It may not look like much from the outside, but this is Tlachichuca's most comfortable hotel, and only marginally more expensive than the competition. The…
Cancún
Mezcal Hostel occupies a beautiful two-story house and some adjoining properties in a quiet residential area off Avenida Nader. Smoke can be thick in the…
Valle de Bravo
Set on the west side of the zócalo, the Casanueva has individually designed rooms decorated with tasteful arts and crafts, though they have thin walls…
Puerto Escondido
Many of the hotels in the center of Puerto Escondido are fly-blown places and rather unappealing, but not this little hotel overseen by a friendly family…
La Casa Del Marques de Comillas
Chiapas
We love the hidden garden courtyard with its sun-drenched swimming pool at this popular and good-value hotel. The slightly old-fashioned rooms are given a…
Guadalajara Region
This very swish property with 13 rooms of varying size and degree of luxury faces the lake from the boardwalk. Rooms all have fireplaces and are themed;…
Puebla
Floating near the zócalo but without the noise, the almost-designer Hotel Nube offers fresh rooms with clean beds, modern bathrooms and a roof garden with…
Centro Ecoturístico Cadena de Cascadas El Chiflón
Chiapas
On the river bank close to the El Chiflón waterfalls, this well-managed resort has a dozen comfortable, well-built cabañas, all with river view, bathroom,…
Chiapas
Practice your jungle explorer moves as you wade through the foliage-filled courtyard of this super helpful and friendly little hotel absolutely square in…
Isla Holbox
A straight shoot from the ferry dock, all of the pleasant rooms here are furnished in minimalist style and some have balconies overlooking the plaza…
Central Pacific Coast
This centrally located hotel is right on the beach – your room will be just a hop, skip and plunge from the water – and has a good restaurant-bar (open…
Teotihuacán
There’s a reason most tourist groups stay at the Quinto Sol when visiting the ruins at Teotihuacán. With its fine facilities – including a decent-size…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
Architect Enrique Norten turned a functional apartment building into a smart boutique hotel. Decor in the 36 rooms is boldly minimalist and the most…
Sonora
Just off the central plaza, this small modern hotel has clean, charming rooms with almost more amenities than you'd expect at this price point: fast wi-fi…
Mazatlán
This large resort – the first built in the Zona Dorada – attracts a mix of couples and families. Splurge an extra US$30 on rooms with ocean views; all…
Northern Central Highlands
Even by the dazzling standards of Mexico this place is eyeball-searingly colorful! The domed brick-roofed rooms, which are set around a cool courtyard…
Mahahual
On the south side of the soccer field, this large whitewashed hotel has a relaxed resort feel, plenty of common areas and large, clean rooms with Netflix…
Guadalajara Region
A spic-n-span hotel in the heart of downtown, Hotel Reforma makes for a convenient and comfortable stay. The rooms are dated – flower bedspreads, old…
Sonora
Sitting on a huge empty lot right on Playa Bonita, this campground offers clean bathrooms, wi-fi, laundry facilities and even 24-hour security. BYO tent…
Sonora
An inviting Canandian-owned hotel in an imposing centuries-old building – look for the stunning seven-columned front portico. Rooms surround a pretty,…
Puerto Vallarta
The little rooftop dorm here has both beds and bunks, and makes a compact central hideaway for up to eight guests. The family that runs it are helpful and…
San José del Cabo
The spacious rooms are attractively decked out with terracotta tiles and pretty floral-tiled bathrooms. The classically Mexican, hacienda-style courtyard…
Veracruz City
The room design follows the tried-and-tested tiled floor/neutral color scheme formula, but on the upside, this smart, pleasant hotel overlooks the sea …
